Energy

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Steven Owens relative to the installation of renewable and alternative energy generating sources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3475) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3521) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the distribution of energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

This bill requires Massachusetts state agencies to assess whether clean energy policies will increase costs for households or businesses before implementation. It mandates that all new energy, emissions, or transportation regulations include an affordability and competitiveness review, evaluating impacts on residential energy costs and business operating expenses. Agencies must modify proposals if impacts are unreasonable or adopt alternative approaches to protect affordability, and must publish these assessments 30 days prior to adoption. The law applies to all state departments and authorities managing energy, climate, or utility programs, ensuring clean energy transitions do not disproportionately burden ratepayers or harm economic competitiveness.